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The Cardinals hit each other for the first time on Monday, and the intensity of the workout was reflected in the lengthy injury report Tuesday.

Center Lyle Sendlein (left calf) is the only player who will miss extended time, but several other players were sidelined Tuesday with bumps, bruises, strains, etc.

Sendlein is expected to miss about three weeks and to return before the end of the preseason.

In the meantime, Ted Larsen will replace Sendlein, the starter for the past six years. Larsen was signed in free agency this offseason and was expected to compete for the starting right-guard position, as well as back up Sendlein.

Larsen spent the past four seasons with the Buccaneers, starting 31 of 60 games. He started at center twice in 2013 and nine times in 2012.

Sendlein is the steadying force on a unit that will feature at three new starters.

"Lyle's an integral a part of this offense as anybody is," quarterback Carson Palmer said.

"He's very, very underrated, been a very good player for a long time. Really, really smart; very, very poised; helps everybody around him. So when you lose that guy, it's obviously a blow but a great opportunity. Ted was playing right guard, left guard, center. Now, he's finally getting real reps at center."

Nose tackle Dan Williams remains out because of swelling in his left knee.

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Kent Somers and Bob McManaman check in from Glendale wtih a midday update on Cardinals camp.

Abraham update

Cardinals officials wouldn't say whether linebacker John Abraham'sabsence at training camp is connected to his arrest on a DUI charge in suburban Atlanta in June.

On Tuesday morning, Arians said he knew of Abraham's arrest soon after it happened. When asked whether the arrest is what is keeping Abraham out of camp, Arians declined comment.

The Cardinals have excused Abraham's absence, with Arians saying the veteran pass rusher has his "blessing."

Abraham has not returned messages.

According to ESPN.com and TMZ.com, the latter which obtained the police report, police officers found Abraham asleep at the wheel of his car on a street.

It was 4 p.m., and officers had difficulty waking Abraham, who had been at a strip club, according to the report.

Abraham failed field-sobriety tests and declined to take a breath test.

The NFL could discipline Abraham with a fine, a suspension or both.

Typically, the league waits until a legal matter is adjudicated before determining punishment.

Abraham, 36, has more sacks (133 1/2) than other active player and led the Cardinals last year with 11½.

He started the last 13 games of the season.

Kicking competition

Three kickers are on the roster, and it's clear incumbent Jay Feely is fighting for his job.

Each day, two kickers attempt field goals, with the third sitting out. Chandler Cantanzaro, a rookie from Clemson, hadn't missed until Tuesday afternoon's practice. He missed three consecutive attempts before making five in a row.

Arians sounded as if Danny Hrapmann and Catanzaro will get most of the work.

"I don't need to see Jay in a lot of games," he said. "I know he's got nerves.

"The other two guys, you want to see them do it out in front of a crowd."

Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu puts on his helmet as he returned to active duty at training camp on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett goes down in pain during training camp Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Dockett left the field on a cart. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett goes down in pain during training camp Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Dockett left the field on a cart. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett goes down in pain during training camp Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Dockett left the field on a cart. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett goes down in pain during training camp Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Dockett left the field on a cart. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett goes down in pain during training camp Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Dockett left the field on a cart. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians makes his players run following a scuffle at training camp on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett puts his practice helemt on during training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium July 29, 2014. The league won't let him play with this during the season. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

The Cardinals' Patrick Peterson celebrates with Rashad Johnson (left) after breaking-up a pass play to Ted Ginn Jr. at training camp Monday, July 28, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson takes a selfie for a fan while signing autographs after practice during training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. July 27, 2014. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Cardinals QB Logan Thomas throws a pass during training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. July 27, 2014. He was drafted this year in the 4th round from Virginia Tech. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Daniel Haggard, of Phoenix, and Kevin Newingham, of Peoria, watch their favorite players during Arizona Cardinals training camp at the University of Phoenix Stadium on July 26, 2014. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Cardinals' Calais Campbell (far left) and his teammates run during conditioning drills at training camp Friday, July 25, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians watches his players run during conditioning drills at training camp Friday, July 25, 2014 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports